Professional Outdoor Media Association

05/11/2026

Registration for the 2026 POMA Summit is officially entering the final stretch — and this Friday is the last day to secure your spot for one of the outdoor industry’s premier networking and professional development events.

Register here: https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/resources-2/summit/media-registration

05/07/2026

Don’t miss out on this year’s POMA Summit!

Register here: https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/resources-2/summit/media-registration

05/04/2026

We let AI create this promotional graphic.

The dates are wrong. The location is wrong. The logo is wrong. So much is wrong.

Lucky for us, our keynote speaker at the Summit is going to teach us how to better utilize AI. Because this isn’t it.

Dan Kahn of Kahn Media will teach Summit attendees the best ways to use AI to break through the noise. (Spoiler: creating crappy graphics is not it.)

Register today: https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/resources-2/summit/media-registration

05/03/2026

👋Welcome to POMA’s newest Associate Media Member – Michael Walsh!

Mike is the Managing Director of Terrapin Coastal Imagery.

Mike is retired from the United States Department of Homeland Security, where he served as the Supervisory Explosives Specialist in Charge for the states of New Jersey and Delaware. Prior to joining DHS, Mike served with the New York City Police Department for twenty-one years.

His first paid photography assignment was in 1983 when he shot photos of the burials of indigent citizen for the Archive of the City of New York at Potters Field Bronx, NY.

Many of his photo assignments as a member of the NYPD Forensic Investigation Division were static in nature and involved photographing crime scenes, deceased crime victims, criminal evidence, post explosion scenes as well as other sensitive subjects.

Mike’s photographic duties at DHS included classified arial photography, classified video and static photography. Many of these assignments documented the effects of explosives and improvised explosive devices on humans, animals, structures and the environment.

He formed Michael Walsh LLC in January 2025, and has been doing business as (DBA) Terrapin Coastal Imagery since January of 2026. Mike spends approximately 50-70 hours a week being afield and shooting photos.

Welcome Michael Walsh!

05/03/2026

👋Welcome to POMA’s newest Corporate Partner – Wildlife Research Center!

Wildlife Research Center® is the industry leader in the research and development of advanced hunting scent and human scent elimination products for hunters.

As part of their ongoing commitment to retaining their position as America’s Top Brand®, they continue to do what has always worked before. Besides the work done by people inside the company, they also work with top scientific experts from outside of the company. Combining the best resources, best field and lab testing methods, and strong relationships with independent labs & top scientific experts, to help them find new ways to improve your performance.

Wildlife® does not sell products that just sound cool. Wildlife® sells products that perform and that do what they promise. That’s why Wildlife Research Center is able to offer a 100% Money-Back Guarantee on every product they sell.

Welcome Wildlife Research Center, inc.!

05/01/2026

We want to give a huge shout-out to our photographers for the POMA Summit - Christopher "Cush" Arrue and Rob "Breezy" Henson of Apex Mountain and Mike Clingan of Montana Outdoor Imagery! They will be capturing the event through photos and video, and will also offer complimentary headshots to all Summit attendees!

Cush Arrue Cush Arrue Rob Breezy Henson Apex Mountain Mike Clingan

04/30/2026

The 2026 Annual POMA Summit is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic yet, with close to 50 outdoor brands and organizations confirmed to attend. This year's roster offers unmatched opportunities for content creators to network, collaborate and capture high-quality, publishable material, from fi****ms, optics and gear to conservation groups, outdoor lifestyle companies and publications.

Whether you’re looking to film new gear in action, land freelance assignments or build lasting industry relationships, the Summit at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo, MN, May 26-28, is the place to be. With interactive Experiences, creators will have no shortage of hands-on activities to fuel their next story, reel or feature.

Learn more and register here: https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/resources-2/summit/media-registration

04/29/2026

The newest Campfire Session is available to watch!

POMA Executive Director Stephanie Spika Hickey chats with POMA Summit keynote speaker Dan Kahn.

Kahn is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist with deep roots in the automotive and outdoor industries. As founder and CEO of Kahn Media, he’s built one of the leading agencies in automotive, off-road and adventure marketing, representing top brands in motorsports, overlanding, fishing and shooting sports. His team is known for creating authentic, results-driven campaigns that connect brands with passionate enthusiasts.

POMA Campfire Session: Dan Kahn

04/28/2026

There’s something timeless about conversations that happen around a fire. No agendas, no pressure—just people, stories and the kind of connection that can’t be rushed. That spirit is exactly what makes Campfire Connections the heartbeat of this year’s POMA Summit.

While the Summit brings together the best in outdoor media and industry, it’s the three evenings of Campfire Connections that truly set the experience apart. These gatherings aren’t just social hours—they’re where relationships begin, ideas take shape and collaborations find their footing.

Learn more about the Summit: https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/resources-2/summit

Thank you to Campfire sponsors Dead Air Silencers, Pulsar USA, Sellmark Corporation and Gun Owners of America!

📸: Cush Arrue / Cush Arrue / Apex Mountain

04/27/2026

If you are attending the POMA Summit, today is the last day to take advantage of our room block discount at the Running Aces Hotel & Casino! Book here:
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/columbus-minnesota/running-aces-hotel-trademark-collection/overview?checkInDate=05/25/2026&checkOutDate=05/29/2026&groupCode=052426PRO

There's still time to register for the Summit, but we can't guarantee hotel room availability after today (and room prices WILL increase).

04/24/2026

👋Welcome to POMA’s newest Corporate Partner – Christensen Arms!

In 1995, Roland Christensen—a world-class engineer—used patented aerospace technology to create the world’s first carbon fiber rifle barrel. Nearly three decades later, Christensen Arms continues to innovate, using advanced aerospace materials and processes to manufacture some of the most lightweight, precise, and accurate fi****ms in existence.

Welcome Christensen Arms!